As we all know, in this day and age our PCs (Specifically Microsoft Windows Computers for this column) are vulnerable to viruses, malware, dormant files, etc.
I’ve come up with a list of the best FREE tools to help your computer stay in tip top shape:
Anti-Virus
Recommendation: Windows Security Essentials. Directly from Microsoft that includes AntiVirus/Anti Spyware/Anti Malware
Link: http://www.microsoft.com/nz/digitallife/security/microsoft-security-essentials.mspx
Programs Uninstaller
Recommendation: Revo Uninstaller. Removes junk files, remnants of programs and programs that won’t uninstall themselves
Link: http://www.revouninstaller.com/start_freeware_download.html
Malware Tools
Recommendation: Malware Bytes. Detection and removal of Malware. Even though Microsoft Security Essentials includes the malware remover, it’s always nice to have that 2nd option.
Link: http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free
Browser
Recommendation: Google Chrome. Includes safe browsing, bookmark syncing and auto complete on sites before you finish typing them in (loading of the page)
Link: http://www.google.com/chrome/eula.html?hl=en&installdataindex=make&brand=CHMB
Windows Update
As always, your computer should always be updated w/the latest software patches from Microsoft. This can be done manually or automatically.
Link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/windows-update
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